EVO Release Date Speculation Thread! - Page 43

champ052005 · #**421** (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 03:09 PM

ok, well I did a bit of following up on the Best Buy pre-ordering rumor. It seems that it is a no go.

The manager I have talked to said that they can not do pre-orders until Sprint officially sets a date for the phone. But as soon as that happens, the pre-orders will happen. She also said that they plan on selling them the "first week of June." (Which all but cements the June 6th release rumor).

So, I am now hoping that Sprint confirms a release date this evening at their conference/event.

**rainfreak** · #**422** (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 03:52 PM

I just got a call from my local Sprint rep who knows that I am a mod here and anxiously waiting for the EVO to be released like a hooker waits for her STD test results...

He said that corporate told him today that it would be in stores on the 6/13, though he is not sure if it will be available from telesales earlier. He also said they told him that it was going to to cost $399.00 with a $100 MIR, which I immediately questioned, and he said that was what he was told.

Take it with a grain of salt...

champ052005 · #**423** (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 04:03 PM

$399????

I think I would pass on it if it was that much. As much as I love this phone, $399 is pushing it with a MIR.

**tokuzumi** · #**424** (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by champ052005

$399????

I think I would pass on it if it was that much. As much as I love this phone, $399 is pushing it with a MIR.

Let's hold off on this until tonight, if some info is given by Sprint at their event. Radio Shack leaks put this phone at $200, this puts the price at $300, after MIR, from Sprint. No sense in getting worked up until Sprint says something official.

drksilenc · #**425** (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 04:06 PM

if they make the phone 399 wiht mir they just shot themselves in the foot...

tech · #**426** (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 04:08 PM

i say 299 at sprint but radioshak 150

**rainfreak** · #**427** (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 04:09 PM

I agree 100% about the cost... I just posted it because it is what I was told. My old rep who (accurately) scooped me on the release dates (to the day) and cost (right to the penny) for the Diamond and the Touch Pro 2 is gone and this is a new guy. He might be telling me what he was told and he might be trying to guess to look cool... I'm not real sure. Again, I just posted what I heard.

champ052005 · #**428** (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rainfreak

I agree 100% about the cost... I just posted it because it is what I was told. My old rep who (accurately) scooped me on the release dates (to the day) and cost (right to the penny) for the Diamond and the Touch Pro 2 is gone and this is a new guy. He might be telling me what he was told and he might be trying to guess to look cool... I'm not real sure. Again, I just posted what I heard.

lol...yea I understand man.

Lets just hope he is wayyy off on that price.

TheDoctor1971 · #**429** (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 04:31 PM

That might not be far off. That price could be without contract. They'll probably take $150-200 off for a contract plus the $100 mail in. That would put the phone between $100-150 after rebates. I could live with that.

JeffKay · #**430** (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDoctor1971

That might not be far off. That price could be without contract. They'll probably take $150-200 off for a contract plus the $100 mail in. That would put the phone between $100-150 after rebates. I could live with that.

I was about to say the same thing. I have an upgrade credit on hold for $150. plus the rebate.. this phone for $150 is a good deal in my book.